​The instructional programs at St. Gregory School are adapted to meet the holistic needs of all our students. These programs are conducted in an atmosphere that is supportive, caring and stimulating in order for students to achieve their specific learning expectations. Every effort is made to provide this atmosphere using current practices and resources as mandated by the Board and the Ministry's policies and guidelines. 

All St. Gregory students are provided with opportunities to learn, to grow and to achieve their potential. Staff at St. Gregory School collect learning data regularly to plan for improved student achievement. Teachers assess knowledge, skills and strategies on an ongoing basis to determine the effectiveness of their instruction, assess student learning and make informed decisions about how to organize and pace instruction.

Analysis of the results of large scale assessments provide additional information on student achievement and program effectiveness, complementing the program assessments conducted by teachers and principals. Together, these assessment results ensure that the school, parents/guardians, students and other stakeholders in our school community have access to quality information needed to make informed judgments and effective educational decisions.

At St. Gregory School, we constantly strive to refine educational opportunities for our students and to improve our learning and instructional environment for the community. Literacy and numeracy are Family of Schools and Board priorities. Many initiatives and professional development opportunities at the school, Family of Schools and Board level have been provided to assist the teachers in addressing our students’ needs and move them along the continuum. There will be a continuous school–wide approach and focus on learning teams and assessment and evaluation in all divisions.

Language: 

Our language instruction is grounded in the belief that all students can succeed when they develop knowledge and skills in language and literacy. Strong foundational knowledge and skills in both oral and written language are necessary to support more complex skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. 

Math:

Hands-on experiences with building materials, manipulatives and other technological tools provide our students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 with the opportunity to apply mathematical and scientific principles to their day-to-day activities. 

Elementary French Immersion Curriculum
French Immersion is a Canadian educational program designed to give students whose first language is not French the opportunity to learn in the French language. French Immersion in Dufferin-Peel begins in Grade 1 where 90% of the instructional day is delivered in French.  The percentage of the day instructed in French varies as students progress throughout the elementary grades:

Grade 1: 90%

Grade 2-3: 70%

Grade 4-8: 50%